PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ksawery Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by Evil Scarecrow- Robotatron. Piotr Rasputin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rasputin
vs
Koltun

165 cm
25
150 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

170 cm
23
143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ksawery Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin shoots for a takedown but Koltun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koltun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piotr Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin misses with a takedown attempt
and Koltun counters with a nice leg kick.
Rasputin misses with a takedown

and Koltun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rasputin's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koltun tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasputin is retaining full guard.
Koltun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rasputin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rasputin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rasputin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun forces his way into half guard.
Rasputin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rasputin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Koltun works his way into side control.
Koltun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koltun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koltun cracks Rasputin with a big elbow.
Koltun tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rasputin's legs.
Rasputin is being controlled here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koltun working his ground and pound in the gym.
Koltun misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin tries to bench press Koltun off him but Koltun keeps the position.
Rasputin is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koltun prevents Rasputin from escaping the position.
Koltun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rasputin is avoiding damage well.
Koltun wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun throws a strike aimed at the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin avoids it well.
Koltun controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Koltun.
Koltun has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Koltun trying to control but Rasputin is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Koltun throws some wild stikes that Rasputin manages to avoid easily.
Koltun with shots to the head and body - Rasputin looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rasputin's face.
Rasputin is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Rasputin taking shots to the head.
Koltun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rasputin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koltun tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rasputin really wants to buck Koltun off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ksawery Koltun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rasputin has his takedown stuffed

and Koltun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rasputin's guard.
Rasputin keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Koltun forces his way into half guard.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position.
Rasputin is in trouble now - Koltun has advanced to mount!

Koltun looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Koltun throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rasputin because Koltun loaded up on that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun trying to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
Koltun looking to finish with strikes here!
Koltun lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Koltun wants to control the pace but Rasputin is squirming around nicely.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rasputin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Koltun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koltun dominating with strikes here.
Koltun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action.

Koltun looking for a guillotine from mount but Rasputin is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Koltun trying to mount his opponent but Rasputin defends it.
Rasputin is trying to get back to full guard.
Koltun wants to advance to full mount but Rasputin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rasputin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koltun.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rasputin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koltun reverses the position - he's now on top in Rasputin's guard.
Rasputin working a defensive guard here.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasputin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun preventing the sweep.
Koltun throws a big right hand that misses.
Koltun passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koltun scores with punches from side control.
Koltun lands a nice forearm strike.
Koltun blocks the strikes from Rasputin.
Ksawery Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun throws an elbow but Rasputin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Koltun trying to control the position but Rasputin is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun working the ground and pound but Rasputin is defending the strikes.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Rasputin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ksawery Koltun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Rasputin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koltun as he jumps to the side.
Rasputin misses with a takedown
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
Rasputin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koltun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Koltun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rasputin's guard.
Koltun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koltun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koltun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasputin has momentary wrist control but Koltun slips an elbow through the middle.
Koltun stands and throws Rasputin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koltun trying to control the action but Rasputin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koltun working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Koltun advances to mount.
Rasputin is trying to escape the mount.
Koltun looking to finish Rasputin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasputin!
Rasputin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sanitarium, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Koltun working for a submission but Rasputin is keeping him at bay.
Koltun throws some wild stikes that Rasputin manages to avoid easily.
Rasputin really wants to buck Koltun off and get back to his feet.
Koltun wants to control the pace but Rasputin is squirming around nicely.
Koltun looking to finish Rasputin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasputin!
Ksawery Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koltun controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotr Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koltun looking to control but Rasputin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ksawery Koltun wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Koltun. No joy for Rasputin on that attempt.
Rasputin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koltun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Koltun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koltun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rasputin on the side of the head.
Rasputin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koltun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koltun checks a leg kick nicely.
Rasputin shoots and misses
and Koltun counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rasputins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Koltun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ksawery Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koltun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ksawery Koltun!